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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Tennessee

4 Years Ranked

About

Provided by David Houston

USA

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy

Workouts, Restructurings, & Enforcement

Career

David practices with the firm’s Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy group. His experience focuses on commercial bankruptcy matters, including the representation of secured and unsecured creditors, committees, defendants in preference actions, corporate debtors, and parties involved in out-of-court restructurings and state and federal receiverships. David has also represented trustees and numerous other constituencies in all aspects of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Since 2010, he has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights area.

David comes from a long line of attorneys. Carving his own career path, David has established his ability to connect with his clients, other lawyers, and judges as he solves even the most complex problems for his clients. Beginning with the end in mind, he relies on his service-oriented approach to counseling his clients, ensuring that every decision gets them another step closer to their goals as they move their case. Whether he is handling a bankruptcy case or working through the buying and selling of a company, David leverages his deep connections to assemble the most valuable team for his clients.

When he’s not working, David enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and following Ole Miss sports.

David earned his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law and his B.P.A in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Mississippi.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Nashville Bar Association

Mississippi Bar Association

Personal

Baseball coach for Wookie League teams in the West Nashville Sports League

Member of St. Matthews Catholic Church

Education

University of Mississippi School of Law

J.D.

2000

University of Mississippi

B.P.A.

1997

Awards

"Lawyer of the Year," Litigation - Bankruptcy

The Best Lawyers in America®

2022

500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers

Lawdragon

2022

"Lawyer of the Year," Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The Best Lawyers in America®

2020

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The Best Lawyers in America®

2022

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Chambers USA

2022

Bankruptcy: Business

Mid-South Super Lawyers

2022

Top 50 Nashville

Mid-South Super Lawyers

2022

Top 100 Tennessee in Bankruptcy: Business

Mid-South Super Lawyers

2022

Preeminent© Peer Review Rating

Martindale-Hubbell AV

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